Substance Misuse Awareness 14/11/2023
Code: WFD10 SMA20
Duration: 3 Hours
Information based session aimed at those with no or little knowledge about drugs and alcohol.
Eligibility: This course is available free to anyone working in the statutory or voluntary sector in Northern Ireland that encounters substance misuse
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Outcomes
After completing this course participants will be;
After completing this course participants will be;
More aware of the prevalence of drug use in Northern Ireland
Able to define what a drug is and the categories of drugs
Able to name drugs most commonly used, their effects and methods of use
Able to identify the legal classes of drugs and penalties
More aware of the different levels of harm for the user / their family, associated with different patterns of drug /alcohol use
Aware of the links between drug/alcohol use and other issues, e.g. mental health; homelessness; child protection; community safety; sexual health
Have considered their own attitudes and values to drug use and drug users
Aware of local drug and alcohol services and how to refer to them.
Relevance
This course is relevant to those with no or limited knowledge about alcohol or drugs
What’s included in this course:
Course Materials (Digital Download)
PDF Certificate on Completion
PDF Certificate on Completion
